Washington (AP)- Three of the biggest U.S. lenders failed this year to meet some requirements for giving relief to struggling homeowners in a $25 billion settlement over foreclosure abuses, according to an official.

The monitor overseeing the settlement said in a report issued Wednesday that Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup together failed to meet seven of the 29 requirements tested in the first half of the year.

The failures include requirements to notify borrowers of any missing documents in mortgage modification applications within five days of receipt and to give borrowers accurate information before foreclosure is started. Monitor Joseph Smith said the banks had taken steps to correct the errors.

Citigroup said that it “remains committed to fulfilling the terms of the national mortgage settlement for the best interests of its clients.” The bank said it became aware of some problems in May and began taking corrective action.

The three banks, Wells Fargo and ResCap parties (formerly Ally Financial and GMAC) agreed in the settlement with the federal government and 49 states to provide relief to borrowers such as reducing interest rates and monthly payments.